Staying logged on

EmilysDad replied on 27/10/2017 15:20

Posted on 27/10/2017 15:20

Have the powers that be decided it's up to us whether we have log off from the forum rather than having to 're log on ever 30 secs? I've not logged on once today 😊

replied on 29/10/2017 07:17

Posted on 29/10/2017 07:17

The option to log out is there. Personally I find it good that I can post without faff.

SteveL replied on 29/10/2017 08:21

Posted on 29/10/2017 08:21

Yes much better. Perhaps I can risk doing a review on the site, rather than have to cut and paste from an editor.

If folk do have security concerns, the CAMC could always adopt the approach they have taken on the sites app. There I seem to remain permanently logged in for things like details of CL's, but if I want to see my bookings, have to renter login details.

So CT could remain permanently logged in, as could general browsing of CL's or leaving a review, but you would have to re enter your details to make a booking etc.

brue replied on 29/10/2017 08:46

Posted on 29/10/2017 08:46

In the FAQ section about using the site, the club states:

"For data security reasons, users will be automatically logged out of the web site after 30 minutes."

"This is to protect your account information should you forget to log out."

 

SteveL replied on 29/10/2017 08:58

Posted on 29/10/2017 08:58

In the unlikely event of anyone getting hold of my iPad and managing to guess the four digit unlock pin, for which you only get three goes.

If they got in I suppose they could cancel or make bookings, of which I would be informed by email, plus of course post as me on CT. 

I can't say any of the above are going to worry me greatly. I am much more concerned about other accesses it provides, such as on line banking. However,  these are protected by passwords that automatically disconnect and are not saved on the device.

brue replied on 29/10/2017 09:05

Posted on 29/10/2017 09:05

I'm waiting to see if I remain logged in as I usually log off. It's not a big problem either way for me but it looks as though there is a systems error. 

EmilysDad replied on 29/10/2017 09:15

Posted on 29/10/2017 08:46 by brue

In the FAQ section about using the site, the club states:

"For data security reasons, users will be automatically logged out of the web site after 30 minutes."

"This is to protect your account information should you forget to log out."

 

Posted on 29/10/2017 09:15

But as above, I just click on log in again & I'm logged back in .... no password needed. I'm sure we all have the wit to log out ourselves if we were on a public computer.

brue replied on 29/10/2017 09:21

Posted on 29/10/2017 09:21

So you are able to log out then? I got the impression you were unable to log out. The web site is retaining my log in details, password and email, but I did not tick the box to retain them, it remains unticked. This speeds up logging in but I have not requested this.

SteveL replied on 29/10/2017 09:31

Posted on 29/10/2017 09:21 by brue

So you are able to log out then? I got the impression you were unable to log out. The web site is retaining my log in details, password and email, but I did not tick the box to retain them, it remains unticked. This speeds up logging in but I have not requested this.

Posted on 29/10/2017 09:31

The remember my details tick box within the site, never seems to have worked. Most browsers have there own facilities. Safari on the iPad gives you a range of options from never, to always. Chrome on my windows lap top similar. If it is logging in just by clicking on it, perhaps such a box has been ticked. On mine the email and password are bright yellow, to show they have been auto filled. If it is autofilling and it has never been requested, rather than just staying logged on, that is a significant fault.

replied on 29/10/2017 09:40

Posted on 29/10/2017 09:21 by brue

So you are able to log out then? I got the impression you were unable to log out. The web site is retaining my log in details, password and email, but I did not tick the box to retain them, it remains unticked. This speeds up logging in but I have not requested this.

Posted on 29/10/2017 09:40

On sites which have a 'Remember My Details' tick box I have never known one that will store more than your user name. 

I let Google Chrome store my username and log in details so that when I click in the username it supplies the username prompt and if I click on that automatically fills in the password. I very much doubt that the forum is storing your password Brue. I suspect that it is something that you have clicked in your browser if the info is stored.

brue replied on 29/10/2017 09:40

Posted on 29/10/2017 09:40

This is what is happening on my laptop, autofill without request, the tick box is empty, I haven't agreed to autofill/remember me etc. Why would this happen on the club site only, my browser isn't set to remember passwords etc. This is not a facility I would normally use, it's something I would choose individually for each web site. (Apologies several edits!)

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook